Job Description Summary
GE Aerospace operations have been part of the Beavercreek community for over 70 years! Our Beavercreek facility manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds, and also has complex machining, fabrication and investment casting capabilities. Product engineering, new product development and testing is performed on site. This facility also does repair and overhaul of tubes, ducts, and manifolds. We have been awarded OSHAS's highest safety rating.
As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer within Dayton Cores & Castings engineering team, you will be responsible for process engineering and development of additive technologies related to the proprietary ceramic core production processes. You will lead engineering experiments/analysis, parameter/tolerance establishment, and process standards and documentation to drive improved process control, and ultimately final product yield improvement. You will collaborate very closely with Product Owners within cores engineering team, as well as business leaders to drive operational and quality improvements.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsible for daily monitoring and control of the additive process steps through material and equipment testing, planning/analysis of process development trials, and process set-up and qualification strategies
Utilize process data and SPC control to visualize process health and trends so that potential problems may be address proactively
Lead engineering experiments (DOE) to evaluate influence and interactions of process variables/parameters to optimize process set-up for yield improvement of final product
Collaborate with OEM suppliers on technology roadmaps and improvements to efficiency and maintenance of additive equipment
Lead development of Process Control Plan in area of responsibility - ensuring clearly understood relationships between process inputs, process outputs, and product characteristics
Responsible for maintenance strategies and continuous improvement of additive equipment, which may include leading large capital projects
Clearly document process standards into Manufacturing Operation Sheets, including parameters/tolerances, work steps, and key points for quality
Collaborate closely with Product Owners to identify root causes to yield challenges and support improvements with expertise in your responsible area
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Material Science, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of product, process, and/or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment)
At least 3 additional years of product, process, and/or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Desired Characteristics:
Experience leading process development in an Aerospace, Automotive, or Chemical Engineering industry as a hands-on process engineer
Experience in engineering additive or plastic materials - including raw materials, material properties, formulation development and control, and testing methods
Experience in using statistical tools/concepts to analyze data (e.g. Minitab, Cpk, VBA, ANOVA, Excel) to lead data-driven problem solving and true root cause identification
Experience independently planning, executing, and analyzing engineering design of experiments
Experience leading small teams (peers or direct reports) and influencing cross-functional stakeholder teams to achieve consensus on direction
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn?
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively?
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ?
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative?
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ?
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
